Lyrics
Oh, you're so strong
Expressing admiration for the strength of the person being addressed.
And there's fire burning deep inside
Acknowledging a passionate and intense fire within the individual.
You carry the weight of the world on your back
Describing the person as carrying the burdens and challenges of the world.
It's broke and you've blood shot eyes
Indicating hardship and exhaustion through bloodshot eyes.
But you keep on chugging on
Despite difficulties, the person persists, driven by a sense of duty.
Cause there people waiting at the finish line
Mentioning the presence of supporters eagerly awaiting the person's success.
They're calling out for you with prideful tears and joyous cries
Depicting the emotional reactions of those supporting the person.
So you sing a song, a marching that's lost to time
Referring to a song with historical significance that the person sings.
But your father taught it to you and only you
Highlighting the passing down of a meaningful song from the person's father.
So you keep it alive
Emphasizing the importance of preserving and continuing the legacy of the song.
He says, he sang it when he'd lost all hope, nearly lost his mind
Revealing the father's experience of singing the song in moments of despair.
He lost his job and he lost his house
Describing the father's severe challenges, including job loss and home loss.
And he nearly took his own life
Hinting at the father's struggle with thoughts of self-harm.
So you hum the melody and you feel a surge of energy
Expressing the rejuvenating effect of singing the song on the person.
And your steps land on the beat
Describing a rhythmic and energetic response to the song's melody.
And they spring back up and you leave your feet
Illustrating a sense of buoyancy and vitality in the person's movements.
You're almost flying through the air
Conveying a feeling of almost soaring through the air with exuberance.
And the wind catches your hair
Noting the physical effects of the person's dynamic actions.
Just one more mile to go and
Highlighting a short distance remaining in the person's journey.
We'll be waiting to take you home
Anticipating a warm reception and support upon completion of the journey.
Oh, you'd be forgiven for giving it up and turning back
Suggesting understanding and forgiveness if the person considers giving up.
Not many can go through all you have
Acknowledging the extraordinary challenges faced by the person.
Oh you'd be forgiven for begging and pleading and all that
Expressing empathy and forgiveness for potential moments of weakness.
Not many can go through all you have
Recognizing the difficulty of enduring the person's unique challenges.
Repress those memories and push on through 'til you can't see
Advising to suppress and bury painful memories until they are no longer visible.
Just shove 'em all down, deep enough so it won't be found
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive exterior despite inner struggles.
Keep putting on that smile, don't ever let them see you down
Encouraging the person to keep smiling and not reveal their emotional lows.
And we both that you've been low, and you've got the wounds to prove it now
Acknowledging the person's past difficulties and visible scars as evidence.
Are you proud
Prompting the person to reflect on their achievements and ask if they are proud of overcoming challenges.
Are you proud
-Are you proud
-Are you proud
-Are you proud
-Are you proud
-Are you proud
-Are you proud
Repeating the question about pride, emphasizing self-reflection.
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